7 ELEMENTS OF A GREAT MIX…

The key fundamentals that combine to produce a high quality audio mix have essentially remained constant for many years. Certainly, the path to achieving the results and the tools we use are continually evolving, but often the end goal is ultimately the same. The following list encompasses some of the critical elements that I consider […]
8 TIPS FOR LAYERED GUITAR RECORDINGS

Capturing great guitar recordings and creating lush, layered sound can give your music amazing depth. For many genres of music, it is one of the secrets to establishing the midrange warmth that creates a full, well-rounded sound. The following tips provide some options for how to achieve this in your guitar recordings: Tone blending This […]
5 STEPS TO INSPIRED SONGWRITING

There’s no question that staying motivated and inspired to write fresh, quality material is not an easy task. Rarely can inspiration be plucked from the nethersphere, however here are a few points which will provide a manageable and systemized approach to not only keep you inspired, but ultimately productive: INFLUENCES Some songwriters strictly […]
How does analog benefit your audio?

As we venture into an increasingly digital world, it’s important to reflect and consider the reasoning behind the processes we use to create, record and deliver our audio. You won’t need to look far to find another article with the headline ‘analog vs digital’ or something similar. First and foremost, it’s important that we remove […]
The path to a great mix…

The question is often asked, what makes a great mix? First and foremost, the subjective nature of this question makes it largely rhetorical. Let’s take things back to the start: i.e. the basic act of listening to music. Even as producers, audio engineers and musicians, can we honestly say that, when we are listening to […]
March 2016 Update

Hi everyone, we’ve gone with a video this month! All the latest updates here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cOMQxd2GKE You can also have a listen to our new VOICE-OVER SHOWREEL here Cheers, Mike